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Advice
on planning for a household move :
- Summer
is "peak" moving season. If you can be flexible
about when you move, don't wait until the summer. Also
keep in mind that the first and last weeks of the month
are extra-busy for all movers.
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Specify the exact date you want to move and when it will
be convenient for an agent to visually survey your household
and prepare an estimate.
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Tour your house before the agent arrives. Check from attic
to basement, and determine what will be moved and what
will be discarded.
- If
you plan to do the packing yourself, start collecting
suitable containers and packing materials. Set packing
goals and deadlines. Have all packing complete by moving
day.
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If you are being relocated at your company's request,
find out what portion of your moving expenses will be
paid by the company. If your company has a written moving
policy, ask for a copy.
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Dispose of all flammables such as cleaning fluids, aerosol
cans, fireworks and matches. Drain the fuel from your
power mower and other machinery. Discard partly used containers
of any substance that may leak. Empty the water from your
steam iron.
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Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify
their value. Don't wax or oil wood furniture before moving,
because some products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable
to imprinting from furniture pads.
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Unplug all electronic equipment such as television sets,
home computers and stereos 24 hours in advance of a move
so they
will be at room temperature on moving day. Moving a TV
set and
other electronic equipment in which heat is still retained
could cause internal damage.
Moving
soon? Check out our free flyer on How
to Manage A Successful Move
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